{"id":1692,"date":"2025-01-11T10:18:35","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T10:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.ru\/hungary\/?p=1692"},"modified":"2025-01-11T10:18:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T10:18:36","slug":"souvenirs-from-hungary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/souvenirs-from-hungary\/","title":{"rendered":"Souvenirs from Hungary To Bring Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p>Souvenirs from Hungary for friends, family and colleagues, or what to bring from Hungary as a gift. It seems to be a country in the center of Europe and a major transportation hub. But whoever you ask about Hungary knows nothing about it except Budapest. As for Hungarian souvenirs, most people don\u2019t even have a single thought that such a Hungarian thing can be brought, well, except for the Ikarus bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/souvenirs-from-hungary\/#TOP_10_what_to_bring_as_a_gift_from_Hungary\" >TOP 10: what to bring as a gift from Hungary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/souvenirs-from-hungary\/#Souvenirs_from_Hungary_what_you_can_bring_but_dont_need_to\" >Souvenirs from Hungary: what you can bring but don&#8217;t need to<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TOP_10_what_to_bring_as_a_gift_from_Hungary\"><\/span>TOP 10: what to bring as a gift from Hungary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no clearly defined symbol of the country that would become the most popular souvenir in Hungary. Hungary&#8217;s strong point is its national cuisine. It\u2019s tasty, filling, the ingredients are all familiar to us, it\u2019s a gastronomic paradise for travelers. As a result, most souvenirs from Hungary can be eaten. Well, if it&#8217;s not a magnet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/cuisine-of-hungary\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1536\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hungarian cuisine: what a tourist should try<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And Hungarians love not only good food, but also drink. Special thanks to them for this, but more on that below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/souvenir-1.jpg\" alt=\"Souvenirs from Hungary\" class=\"wp-image-1719\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hungary has a huge number of ordinary souvenirs that can be found in any city in Europe. On Chinese souvenirs, only the city name changes. You will find such goods in any souvenir shop in Hungary.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Good to know:<\/p>\n<cite>Souvenirs from Hungary are exactly the same as in any European capital. Any souvenir shop has the entire standard set: magnets, spoons, plates, key chains, mugs, shopping bags, T-shirts, figurines, ashtrays.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>And now a list of the best souvenirs with a Hungarian flavor that you can take home as a gift from Hungary to friends and family:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Palinka is a Hungarian fruit vodka. Similar to Balkan plum brandy. Palinka can be bought in any store; it is available at duty free at Budapest airport. Strength &#8211; 50 degrees. Price in the store &#8211; 20 euros for 0.35l. Strong alcoholic drinks are expensive in Hungary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/souvenir-2.jpg\" alt=\"palinka hungarian vodka souvenir\" class=\"wp-image-1711\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Strong alcoholic drinks are expensive in Hungary, as excise taxes on drinks over 22 degrees are high. This is the price in the store &#8211; 20 euros for 0.35l<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hungarian wines make an excellent gift. Just don\u2019t bring Tokaji, it\u2019s boring. Of course Tokaji wine is produced only in Hungary. This wine is not produced outside the Tokaj region. At the same time, today it is easy to buy in any store in your hometown and quite cheap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Interesting to know:<\/p>\n<cite>In Hungary, more than 30 wines are protected by region of origin, and you won\u2019t find these at home. For example, wines from the shores of Balaton or from Eger, where they make cool Bikaver. Better buy them, this is not an ordinary Tokaji. Prices range from 2-3 euros per bottle.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/souvenir-3.jpg\" alt=\"souvenirs from hungary\" class=\"wp-image-1718\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here, for example, is a shelf in a regular store with Rieslings from Lake Balaton. This is 100% Balaton. Very cool wines.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/alcoholic-drinks-in-hungary\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1260\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review of Hungarian wines and spirits: what to try in Budapest.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Another popular souvenir from Hungary is herbal liqueur &#8211; Unicum. Strength 40 degrees. Those who have tried it before will taste somewhat like Egermeister.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can buy it at any duty free store in the world, you don\u2019t have to fly to Hungary to do it. On the plus side: this is a really Hungarian drink that warms you up perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard price for 0.5l of Unicum is about 15-20 euros. Can be found in any store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/souvenir-4.jpg\" alt=\"Unicum Hungarian liqueur as a gift\" class=\"wp-image-1712\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A dubious souvenir from Hungary, despite being 100% Hungarian. This is because it can be bought at any duty free store in the world.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paprika is the case when you bring from Hungary something that you can buy at home. Paprika is perhaps the main symbol of the country, along with goulash (for those who don\u2019t know, goulash is a soup in Hungary). But you won\u2019t have luck with goulash, but paprika is easy. There are a million gift sets, especially in the central market of Budapest and in souvenir shops. Sweet, spicy, smoked and so on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/souvenir-5.jpg\" alt=\"paprika gift from hungary\" class=\"wp-image-1713\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What to bring from Hungary? Of course, paprika; not a single dish is prepared without it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Libamaj is a real Hungarian delicacy. Sold in jars of 100g. Price is about 30-35 euros per jar. This is a Hungarian delicate goose liver pate. Someone will say this is foie gras and they will be right. And in general, the Hungarians are sure that foie gras came to France from them. It is even sold in souvenir shops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/souvenir-6.jpg\" alt=\"Libamaj from hungary\" class=\"wp-image-1714\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is what Libamai looks like in stores. But I don\u2019t like this option, this is already an adaptation for tourists. Better look for cans that say Libamaj in Hungarian, not Goose liver and Foie Gras.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many bring Hungarian porcelain and crystal as gift from Hungary. In the country, there are three factories that produce high-quality products. The most renowned Hungarian brands worldwide are Herend and Zsolnay (porcelain), and Ajka-Crystal (crystal). All handmade, prices are high, and how to transport them without breaking \u2013 I don&#8217;t know. Probably, you can buy them at home or order online. Whether to bring them or not, decide for yourself. But I&#8217;ve seen their dishes in person, very beautiful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/souvenir-7-1024x764.jpg\" alt=\"Hungarian porcelain\" class=\"wp-image-1715\" style=\"width:706px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This set from the Herend factory costs around 800 euros. I wouldn&#8217;t risk bringing something like that in my luggage. But it&#8217;s beautiful, no doubt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you can buy and bring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hungarian honey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Esterhazy cake. Count Esterhazy built a very cool palace in Hungary, which was even compared to a royal one, and today you can visit it. In Budapest, it&#8217;s easier to find. <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/castles-and-palaces-in-hungary\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1097\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Castles, fortresses, and palaces in Hungary.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For some reason, Hungarian cheeses, sausages, and lard are very popular among tourists, which they bring as gifts from Hungary home. Hungarians are big meat eaters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Souvenirs_from_Hungary_what_you_can_bring_but_dont_need_to\"><\/span>Souvenirs from Hungary: what you can bring but don&#8217;t need to<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you read other travelers&#8217; reports, they bring all sorts of things as gifts from Hungary: soap, lavender, Rubik&#8217;s Cube, marzipan. Well, tastes differ, but I won&#8217;t write about that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the fact that the Rubik&#8217;s Cube was invented in Hungary is certainly an interesting fact, but a dubious gift. I have the exact same one sold in stores at home. It&#8217;s like bringing a light bulb from the USA as a gift to everyone just because Edison invented it here. Although light bulbs are the same everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>And here are interesting <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/facts-about-hungary\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1472\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">facts about Hungary<\/a> that I recommend reading before traveling. Some will even be useful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The same goes for lavender and marzipan. Lavender is a symbol of Provence, and marzipan is from Austria and Italy. And the fact that Hungary has three lavender fields near the village of Tihany and a marzipan factory doesn&#8217;t mean much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/souvenir-end-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"marzipan from Hungary as a gift\" class=\"wp-image-1717\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In Eger, Hungary, there is a marzipan museum. This room in the photo is made entirely of marzipan, every element. Right next to the museum, there is a shop where you can buy marzipan souvenirs from Hungary. But marzipan sweets are sold everywhere if anything, not only here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, marzipan is very popular in Hungary, and they sell it in many places. If it&#8217;s not Hungarian, then it&#8217;s definitely popular here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning your trip to Hungary? Read an article about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/budapest-city-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2355\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Budapest: where to stay, the best eateries, and fast food<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion: souvenirs from Hungary do not shine with any vast selection and uniqueness. There is a lot of ordinary mass-market stuff here, which is in any European city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most popular souvenirs from Hungary are alcoholic drinks, snacks, and sweets. The author&#8217;s personal opinion: bring Palinka, any wine except Tokaji, and Libamaj for sandwiches. You can&#8217;t buy these at home. And go ahead, take Hungarian sausages and salamis as a snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT: Below are useful links that will help organize your trip to Hungary and Budapest:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f9f9fe\" class=\"has-background wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flight<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/wayaway.tp.st\/QTMqa33n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WayAway <\/a>&#8211; compares prices for flights among 30+ airlines flying to Budapest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tours and excursions:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/oxrq9MSy\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/oxrq9MSy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viator<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/qMdO9yko\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/qMdO9yko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GetYourGuide<\/a> &#8211; the best services for finding tours in Budapest and Hungary with the largest database of activities in Hungary. They offer river cruises on the Danube, tickets to baths, and 1000+ tours (available in different languages).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accommodation, apartments, hotels, hostels<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/Xe1rRi3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TripAdvisor <\/a>&#8211; compares the prices among dozens of other booking services and offer the best price<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/PVvEHKNS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trip.com<\/a> &#8211; the most popular booking platform<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Car rental<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/discovercars.tp.st\/3RVO6srh\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/discovercars.tp.st\/3RVO6srh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/localrent.tp.st\/n6KQJPzz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LocalRent <\/a>&#8211; the leading and largest car rental services in Hungary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travel Insurance<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/EgDdeXmD\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/EgDdeXmD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EKTA<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>eSIM<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/airalo.tp.st\/rUnrFWN2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/airalo.tp.st\/rUnrFWN2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airalo<\/a> virtual SIM card in Hungary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taxi and airport transfers<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/intui.tp.st\/Kg96IMKW\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/intui.tp.st\/Kg96IMKW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intui.Travel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Souvenirs from Hungary for friends, family and colleagues, or what to bring from Hungary as a gift. 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